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The National Party leaders will discuss strategy around forming a government this afternoon, after they have "watched the rugby", says campaign chair Chris Bishop.

Bishop has told a Morning Report… Audio

New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support. 

Voters have splashed blue… Audio

New Zealanders have voted for change with National soon to be in charge of the country and ready to govern with ACT.

Labour's promised surge never happened and red seats fell across the country… Audio

Mediawatch looks back on how the media covered a long, long campaign - and how election night played out across the media after the polls finally closed on Saturday. Hayden Donnell in Auckland - and… Audio

It has been a rollercoaster campaign, fiscal fights, feisty debates - all with the aim of taking the government benches.

In Focus on Politics this week, a look at the campaign as it all comes down to… Audio

The election campaign ends tonight, after a long six weeks on the road for politicians trying to sell their vision to voters. The hoardings have to come down tonight, and from tomorrow, there'll be a… Video, Audio

After a gruelling six weeks, Politicians have had a frantic final day of campaigning, ahead of voting closing tomorrow night. Polls suggest National and ACT have the edge - but would need New Zealand… Video, Audio

Saturday is the last day to cast your votes for the 2023 election, but if you want to avoid the wind and the rain - you might want to head out today.

MetService is forecasting western and central… Audio

It's the final day of election campaigning before polls open at 9 on Saturday morning.

The leaders of all the political parties are out and about across the motu on Friday, frantically trying to meet… Audio

Elizabeth Beattie discusses an artillery strike in Myanmar which has killed at least 29 people, including women and children, at a refugee camp near the border with China. It is one of the deadliest… Audio

Labour party leader, Chris Hipkins joins Kathryn Ryan for an interview on all the issues this election and why his party should form the next government. Audio

Friday is the final day of campaigning for the 2023 election.

Voting closes Saturday evening at 7, then the counting begins and a new government will eventually be formed.

National Party leader… Audio

The government is supporting New Zealanders who want to get out of Tel Aviv, in the wake of war breaking out between Israel and Hamas.

The government has partnered with Etihad Airways to set up a… Audio

It's not long now before voting booths across the motu shut up shop, but it could be weeks before a final election result is declared.

As of Wednesday more than 970,818 had cast their votes, leaving… Audio

The major party leaders have had their last chance to speak to New Zealand about their plans to curb the cost of living, help those in poverty and take the country into the future.

Labour's Chris… Audio

With just two days to go before voting closes, the two men vying to be Prime Minister have gone head-to-head for the last time this campaign.

It comes as polls predict a National Party victory - but… Audio

Someone called Chris will wake up as Prime Minister on Sunday morning - but who?

Thursday night was the final showdown, and the gloves were off at the leaders' debate.

It comes as polls predict a… Audio

The International Committee of the Red Cross says with the supplies available in the Gaza Strip, it will not be able to support the civilian population for very long.

Two-point-two million people… Audio

Nearly a million Kiwis have already voted with just over 24 hours to go before the the polls close tomorrow. And joining Nathan Rarere for our final political chat before the election is ACT leader… Audio

From preparations that begin two years out, to a double vote count after the polls close, our elections are a massive logistical exercise.  Audio

The race debate was back at the fore today after the Labour leader renewed attacks on policies by the right bloc. Chris Hipkins slammed National, ACT and New Zealand First saying they are running… Audio

Wrapping up Election 2023, there's still plenty to play for ahead of election day. We review the highs and lows of Election 2023, unpack National's 'Winston Strategy', consider the missed… Video, Audio

Māori health services are waiting nervously to see what will happen to the independent Māori Health Authority after the election, with both National and ACT pledging to scrap it if they get into… Audio

The One News Verian and Newshub Reid Research polls show support for the left bloc rising.

The Greens rose by a point to 14 percent in the 1News poll and is up by 0.7 to 14.9 in Newshub's poll.

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New Zealand First remains kingmaker according to two new polls released Wednesday night.

The One News Verian and Newshub Reid Research polls show support for the left bloc rising.

RNZ deputy… Audio

Minor parties are also marching to the election finish line this week.

Freedoms New Zealand, New Zealand Loyal and NewZeal are polling on 1 percent, while The Opportunities Party is on 2 percent.

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The Labour party has had a last-minute lift in both polls, jumping by one point to 27.5 percent in the Newshub poll and by two points to 28 percent in the 1News poll.

The Guardian's poll, had them… Audio

The race to form the next government is shaping up to be a tighter competition than it previously seemed, with just three days left to vote.

Two polls released Wednesday night say neither Labour nor… Audio